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3 days ago
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Rep. Moran introduces bill to improve rural radar gaps in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– To improve radar gaps in rural areas across East Texas, the Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act, which was created to strengthen weather radar coverage in rural and underserved areas, was reintroduced on Friday by congressmen Nathaniel Moran ( R-TX-01) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) LIST: Fourth of July festivities happening in East Texas 2025 The act was originally introduced in 2023 and was included in the Weather Act Reauthorization of 2023, which was passed as H.R. 6093. Moran is now reintroducing the act as a standalone bill to emphasize its importance and ensure rural communities are not left behind. East Texas is nestled between two weather radars in Fort Worth and Shreveport, with neither quite reaching our entire area. In 2023, Moran emphasized the need for a radar system in East Texas. 'For those that did not know this problem existed, we've got this radar system in Fort Worth [and] we've got one in Shreveport. Because they're so far away, we can only see those higher-level features; we can't see the low-level features,' Moran explained. Man arrested in Angelina County for East Texas church burglary On Friday, Moran again explained the need for a radar system and how it is a necessity in rural areas. 'When severe weather hits, every second counts,' Congressman Mora said 'But, far too many rural communities lack the radar coverage they need to detect threats in time. This bill directs the National Weather Service to identify areas where rural radar coverage is falling short, so that communities like East Texas can obtain the necessary tools to track storms earlier, respond more effectively, and save lives. While a key part of this effort is already included in the Weather Act Reauthorization of 2025, we're reintroducing this bill to emphasize the necessity for making rural weather safety a national priority. Our families, first responders, and local officials deserve better, and we're working together to deliver it.' The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to identify regulatory, technical, and funding obstacles that hinder or prevent the deployment of modern radar infrastructure. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Politics
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East Texas representatives react to U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas Congressman Nathaniel Moran has given his support to the United States' attack on three Iranian nuclear sites announced by President Donald Trump on Saturday. US bombs three Iran nuclear sites, entering war 'Peace through strength in action. This was a necessary step to protect America and its ally Israel from the clear and present danger presented by Iran and its advanced nuclear program. This is the kind of leadership the moment demands,' Moran tweeted on Saturday. Moran's tweet came in response the following statement that President Trump made on social media, which announced that the United States' planes had bombed Iran's nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. 'We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home. Congratulations to our great American Warriors. There is not another military in the World that could have done this. NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE! Thank you for your attention to this matter.' President Donald Trump U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden, who represents Athens, Canton, Mineola and Terrell, made a statement on Facebook thanking President Trump, the military and God. 'PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH! Thank you, Mr. President, and our great military! And thanks, especially, to God, for our pilots' safe return,' Gooden said. PHOTOS: No Kings protests against Trump held across East Texas U.S. Senator for Texas John Cornyn issued a statement calling the decision to attack the plants courageous. 'President Trump made the courageous and correct decision to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat. God Bless the USA. Thank you to our extraordinary military and our indomitable @POTUS This is what leadership on the world stage looks like,' Cornyn said. East Texas State Representative Cody Harris of Palestine reposted a statement supporting the attack from Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Dustin Burrows, who's urging Texans to stand behind President Trump. 'President @realDonaldTrump has shown the strength and resolve of the United States on the world stage. Our military executed a precise and successful mission targeting key nuclear sites in Iran — a powerful message that we will never tolerate aggression or terrorism,' Burrows said. 'Texas must stand firmly behind our Commander-in-Chief, our troops, and the mission to protect American and innocent lives and defend freedom around the world. Our gratitude and prayers to our tremendous military. Peace is earned when strength is unquestioned.' U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna (D-California) and U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) have introduced a bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution to Congress that would keep the United States from going to war with Iran without the approval of Congress. President Trump addressed the nation from the White House at around 9 p.m. on Saturday. Watch the video above to hear his remarks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-05-2025
- Business
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Rep. Moran discusses tax cuts at Americans for Prosperity town hall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) attended a town hall in Tyler on Friday to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Trump administration unveils more detailed proposal for steep 2026 spending cuts The town hall event was hosted at Tyler Junior College by the Texas chapter of Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a conservative political advocacy group backed by the billionaire Charles Koch. In Jan. 2025, The Hill reported on AFP's newly announced a $20 million nationwide campaign to push Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed under President Donald Trumps first term in office. Moran supported renewing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Friday by warning about how much taxes could go up next year. 'The average family would see about a 24% tax increase next year, and I don't think anybody in this room wants to see that tax increase,' Moran said. When asked about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or H.R. 1, an event attendee from Friday's town hall was curious about what the bill actually contains. 'The main thing is just to kind of hear from him what all is in that big beautiful bill because you know we haven't been shared a lot,' said attendee Sharron Fowler. Moran said he hopes to take the input he received on Friday back to Washington D.C. where Republicans are waiting on HR 1 to pass through the Senate. 'I'm hoping to take back more information and more input that we can talk about while we get this thing through the Senate,' Moran said. The AFP also ranks members of Congress according to how often their votes align with the group's stance on given pieces of legislation. Moran has a 94 lifetime score with the group, a 100 score for the current 119th session of Congress and a 88 score for the 118th session. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-05-2025
- Business
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Rep. Moran reacts to Texas House passing ‘Big, Beautiful Bill'
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-TX, said 'House Republicans delivered on the promises we made to the American people' in a statement on Thursday after the Texas House passed President Donald Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'. Lindale ISD employee celebrated after dedicating 35 years to the district The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is a fiscal package bill from Trump with the goal of cutting $1.5 trillion from the the government's budget in an effort to establish different tax laws, overtime pay and more. Moran released this message in statement following the bill's passage in the Texas House. 'With today's passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, House Republicans delivered on the promises we made to the American people,' Moran said. 'This legislation puts working families, small businesses, and rural communities back at the center of our economic future—right where they belong.' Moran expressed that without the 'Big Beautiful Bill', families would see a major tax increase by 2026. He said families earning the median income of $62,182 would see a 22% increase amounting to $1,142 on their tax bill. Tyler mayor outlines vision for city's growth and upgrades According to a release from Moran's team, the bill aims to strengthen small businesses by making the 199A small business deduction permanent, which would reportedly produce $750 billion in economic growth and aid 1 million new jobs. This bill is not just for small businesses, it will also support families, rural America and the boarder economy. Families could see tax relief on car loan interest, overtime pay and tips along with getting an increase on the Child Tax Credit, according to the release. The release said rural family farms could see growth with expensing for new factories and agricultural improvements. The boarder economy could also see expensing for new factories with more 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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East Texas Food Bank Responds To Possible SNAP Cuts
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- The East Texas Food Bank released its 2025 Map the Meal Gap numbers. They say it's their snapshot of hunger in East Texas, which currently shows 1 in 5 adults in our area don't have enough food to eat. Texas bill allows food truck owners to simplify permits in each county 'As it relates to children, we are still at 1 in 4,' East Texas Food Bank chief executive officer David Emerson said. This amounts to nearly 44.6 million meals, an increase from last year's close to 41 million meals. Many families who depend on the food bank yearly also rely on their SNAP benefits to fill their pantries. 'Snap benefits stretch much, much further than the meals that you get,' East Texas Food Bank chief impact officer Kim Morris said. Recently, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee voted on its portion of a bill that includes $230 billion in spending cuts. One of those proposals would make cuts to SNAP benefits, and changes to qualification requirements. Something U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran from East Texas supports. 'We've got able-bodied people that are not working, not trying to get off of government subsistence, but could do so if incentivized to do so,' Rep. Nathaniel Moran said. The bill would increase age requirements for 'Able-bodied adults' without children and close some loopholes for work requirement waivers. 'Require each state to pay anywhere from 5 to 25% of the food benefits, so currently, the federal government is paying 100% of its food benefits,' Emerson said. He said the administration cost would also increase from 50% to 75%. 'That is an additional $87 million per year based on last year's numbers that Texas would have to pick up,' Emerson said. Congressman Moran believes these changes to SNAP would be beneficial for Americans overall. 'If we don't do anything this year, the average American $100,000 for individuals and their family, they're going to have a tax bill of close to $670,000 next year,' Rep. Moran said. Adding the average family's tax bill could shrink to three hundred thousand dollars, but the East Texas Food Bank believes the need for assistance will go up, causing a shift in how they operate. 'We may have to feed them differently, and we may have to feed them without some of the federal support that we've had in the past, right, but we will continue to be here and provide for that, and we will rely more heavily on the generosity of the communities to make that happen,' Emerson said. The food bank is urging Congress to 'ensure no one is forced to choose between food and other basic needs'. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
